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# Setup

This section contains the hardware connection of XBLink SAT NDAA.

XBLink SAT NDAA hardware connection mainly includes Satellie device, ArduCam, Flight Controller and Power up.

### 1. Connect to Starlink 

Connect XBLink SAT NDAA ETH port with RJ45 Port 

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After that, connect the ethernet cable from sattelite device

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**Note:**&#x20;

* Be careful with the ethernet cable and port. Remove or Install it in a **straight angle**. **We are not responsible if the ethernet cable and port is damaged due to physical impact**
* If you test the device on the ground, make sure the satellite device is placed outdoors with a clear view of the sky to receive satellite signals. Poor weather conditions (heavy clouds, rain, storms, etc) may also affect internet connectivity.
  {% endhint %}

### 2. Connect XBCam Mini

Connect ArduCam to USB type C port.

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**Note:** We currently support variety of Cameras and Gimbals in [**here**](/xblink-sat-ndaa/user-manual/advanced-configuration/cameras-and-gimbals.md)
{% endhint %}

### 3. Connect Flight Controller

You can use Telemetry 1 or 2 of Pixhawk for connection with XBLink SAT NDAA [COM](/xblink-sat-ndaa/user-manual/getting-started/interfaces.md#com)

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**Note:** Config baud rate of Pixhawk to 57600, SERIAL1\_BAUD (Default 57, it means 57600), SERIAL1\_PROTOCOL: 2 (MAVLink 2)
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### 4. Power up

XBLink SAT NDAA supports 7-30V voltage input. We highly recommend **3-4 S battery or 12V DC UBEC** (minimum 3A) to power (6S battery is possible but make sure it's high quality and low discharge)

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If you use low quality or high discharge 6S battery for drone, we are not responsible for damage.
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### 5. Done

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Once XBLink SAT NDAA has **green color** continue to the [next step](#step-2-configure-flight-controller).
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#### **More detail, refer this link:** [**here**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BKiAddlWdA)

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**Note:** We currently support variety of Cameras and Gimbals in [**here**](/xblink-sat/user-manual/advanced-configuration/cameras-and-gimbals.md)
{% endhint %}